Splash Tribe, a family-oriented beach club with a sandcastle-themed wet-play zone and an infinity pool. Photo by The Palawan @ Sentosa.
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Sentosa Redefines Beach Fun with Launch of New Lifestyle Precinct and Beach Club
Shangri-La Group and Tipsy Collective Group to bring The Palawan @ Sentosa lifestyle and entertainment precinct and Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club respectively to the iconic island destination
Shangri-La Group and Tipsy Collective Group to bring The Palawan @ Sentosa lifestyle and entertainment precinct and Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club respectively to the iconic island destination
SINGAPORE, 26 July 2023 – Sentosa will welcome brand new offerings with the launch of The Palawan @ Sentosa, a lifestyle and entertainment precinct by the Shangri-La Group, and Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club by the Tipsy Collective Group. The launches will add to the range of high-quality leisure experiences on the island for local and international visitors alike – elevating Sentosa’s position as a premier island destination.
“To further strengthen Sentosa as a premier island destination, we are continually reinventing the experiences and offerings on the island. The introduction of The Palawan @ Sentosa and Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club, which comes hot after our recent announcements on KidZania ’s return on Sentosa, represents the transformation that we are undergoing to deliver unique and world-class experiences for both local and global visitors,” said Ms Thien Kwee Eng, Chief Executive Officer, Sentosa Development Corporation.
The Palawan @ Sentosa Shangri-La Group
Unveiling its first standalone lifestyle and entertainment precinct, the Shangri-La Group is set to redefine leisure and entertainment experiences with the opening of The Palawan @ Sentosa on 26 July.
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The new 183,000-square-foot destination will feature eight distinct experiences with various new-to Singapore leisure activities for visitors of all ages. These include HyperDrive, an electric go-kart circuit with gamification features that immerse drivers into the world of real-life racing and virtual gaming around a three-level racetrack, and UltraGolf, an 18-hole mini golf course designed for everyone to put their putting skills to test.
Visitors will also be able to indulge in the inviting ambience of two new beach clubs – Splash Tribe, a family-oriented beach club with a sandcastle-themed wet-play zone and an infinity pool, and +Twelve, a terraced beach club boasting 12 cabanas with private plunge pools and a main pool with swim-up bar for indulgent relaxation. Both beach clubs will offer a creative line-up of food and beverage selections.
For more culinary choices, The Palawan Food Trucks provide a unique beach-side dining experience with 10 iconic food trucks serving up comfort food and reimagined classics of different cuisines. In addition to the precinct’s diverse dining offerings, visitors can look forward to the opening of Blu Kouzina @ Palawan Beach, which serves Mediterranean seafood cuisine.
Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club by Tipsy Collective
Tipsy Collective, a multi-concept hospitality group that has created familiar concepts like Tipsy Flamingo, Tipsy Penguin and O/T Bar, is opening Tipsy Unicorn, their largest project to date, on 1 September. Occupying a 19,000-square-foot space including a 5,000-square-foot outdoor space, Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club is a 500-seater venue with indoor and outdoor areas, offering private cabanas, daybeds and VIP lounges. The main pool will feature an elaborately designed stage and will lead to the sunken pool cabanas and an ocean view main bar area where guests can enjoy an extensive range of beverages. This unique concept will add to the experiences along Siloso Beach, which is next to Skypark Sentosa, Scentopia and Rumours Beach Club.
The only beach club in Sentosa to bring live bands to its shores, Tipsy Unicorn will showcase state-of-theart staging, lighting and sound systems. Suitable for large group parties and grand celebrations, the beach club provides a convertible event space that can accommodate a wide range of event needs, such as corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and live performances.
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Tipsy Unicorn aims to provide their signature Tipsy experience featuring curated entertainment acts as well as fitness and fun activities that go beyond just live bands and a beautiful beach setting. Adding an extra touch of excitement and luxury, the beach club will offer stylish bottle presentations, and a games area hosted by Tipsy’s Angels, and will have the ability to cater to exclusive engagement activities to elevate any celebration.
Tipsy Unicorn will also collaborate with sports brand PUMA to launch their very first shop-in-shop concept on Sentosa, retailing a range of sports, fashion and beach apparels, and merchandise.
Elevating Sentosa’s Positioning as a Premier Island Destination
Set against a beachfront backdrop spanning 3.2 kilometres of golden sand, the exciting launches of both entities aim to elevate Sentosa’s positioning as a premier island destination by offering unparalleled offerings catered to both local and international visitors alike.
“With The Palawan @ Sentosa, we are embarking on an exhilarating journey of redefining leisure and entertainment. The first lifestyle precinct by the Shangri-La Group showcases our dedication to crafting unforgettable colourful moments of joy, where guests can immerse themselves in an extraordinary fusion of innovative leisure activities, inviting beach club experiences, and the timeless allure of Sentosa’s idyllic surroundings. We are proud to be a part of this transformative chapter, bringing new waves of excitement to the island’s vibrant tapestry,” said Mr Gavin Weightman, Shangri-La Group’s Head of Resorts for Southeast Asia & Australasia and General Manager for The Palawan @ Sentosa.
“We are thrilled to bring the vision of Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club, our biggest and most ambitious project to date, to life on the beautiful shores of Sentosa. With our stunning designs, state-of-the-art technology and focus on sustainability, we hope to push the boundaries of delivering exceptional leisure and entertainment to provide guests with incredible and unforgettable experiences,” said Mr Derek Ong, cofounder & Group CEO, Tipsy Collective.
